Stop using the fair maintainable trade calculation for pubs’ business rates
Change the unique way by which public houses are assessed for business rates. We think this will help to slow down the closures of public houses. Current taxation policies are making ever-increasing numbers of public houses unviable.
Peter Kyle
Business Secretary
Similar motions
Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Set an allowance for business rates under which the cost is always zero
Do not implement the business rate increases planned for April 2026
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors
Stop using the fair maintainable trade calculation for pubs’ business rates
Change the unique way by which public houses are assessed for business rates. We think this will help to slow down the closures of public houses. Current taxation policies are making ever-increasing numbers of public houses unviable.
Peter KyleSimilar motions
Abolish business rates for UK pubs and hospitality businesses
Set an allowance for business rates under which the cost is always zero
Do not implement the business rate increases planned for April 2026
Introduce business rate relief to small businesses that are not making a profit
Bring back 75% business rates relief for retail, hospitality & leisure sectors